Rolled Oats
Steamed and flattened whole oat groats, also called old-fashioned oats. Can be eaten raw (they're pre-cooked during processing) in energy balls and overnight oats, or cooked for oatmeal.
Used for
- energy balls
- overnight oats
- oatmeal
- granola
- baking
In the kitchen
- mix
- fold
- cook
- soak
Picking it at the store
- Old-fashioned rolled oats and quick oats are both rolled oats — quick oats are thinner and cook faster but lose some texture
- Avoid instant oats (flavored packets) for recipes — they're pre-cooked and will turn mushy
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